Scope and Objectives

Graduate study in Civil Engineering Geomatics at Oregon State University integrates fundamental spatial data and boundary law theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students gain exposure to the latest in geomatics technologies and boundary theory. The M.S. and M.Eng. Programs prepare students for careers in civil engineering geomatics design, consulting, development, regulation, or construction. Additionally, the M.S. program provides the background for students more interested in teaching, research, or specialization to pursue the Ph.D. degree.

The practice of land surveying requires registration as a professional land surveyor. Such registration is obtained by completing eight years of acceptable land surveying experience and passing two sets of 8-hour exams. With selection of the appropriate surveying courses, the ABET -accredited B.S. degree in civil engineering provides four years of professional land surveying experience. OSU's undergraduate program allows students to be eligible to become both professional engineers and professional land surveyors. 

Students pursuing graduate school who have a BS degree in Civil Engineering (ABET\EAC) or Construction Engineering Management (ACCE) who take 16 credit hours of approved civil engineering geomatics courses are eligible to sit for the Fundamentals of Surveying Examination in addition to the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination in the State of Oregon.